My name is Clint. I'm fighting to prevent our society from unraveling. Systems Engineer. Democrat since the Iraq war. Science Enthusiast. Clint
@toad
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Looks like canvassing made a difference too!
I invite residents of
#FL11
to help flip our district blue.
@BarbieHardnHall
is the alternative to an entrenched rep who has been in congress for 44 years and does nothing except parrot MAGA talking points.
Now reading "They Knew" by
@sarahkendzior
.
This passage really strikes home.
"Today truths are not self-evident. Propaganda and disinformation operations aim to divert people away from the search for the evidence and toward easy answers and echo chambers."
@sarahkendzior
Thanks Sarah! Best summary I've seen of our situation yet! I am recommending your books to my family and friends, hoping to open their eyes to reality and dispel the disinformation. They live in the Midwest so I think "The View From Flyover Country" will be a good introduction.
@ruthbenghiat
We need to come out in numbers. I don't know what the chances are for an organized march on Washington over this but I would certainly be willing to participate. I think anyone who cares about the principles America was founded on would march for this.
@sarahkendzior
Reading it now! I am struggling with our reality myself. I sympathized with climate scientists, then with the epidemiologists, and now I sympathize with the autocracy experts!
@joncoopertweets
My ability to feel secure about my retirement.
I am looking at working longer and will still have a shortfall if Social Security is cut.
@jimstewartson
Good information. It makes perfect sense.
@jennycohn1
had said Putin is behind the militant Christian nationalism we are seeing, too. Aspiring to be the leader of those groups as well.
@US_Stormwatch
I strengthened my roof here in Central Forida by having 3" of closed cell polyurethane foam applied to the underside of the roof. I read a study by the University of Florida that estimates a 3x improvement against wind shear. Florida is still looking into the efficacy of this.
Folks, I might not walk as easily or talk as smoothly as I used to.
I might not debate as well as I used to.
But what I do know is how to tell the truth.
@itsJeffTiedrich
The justice system itself is questionable. Too many cases of powerful people not being held accountable. It shouldn't even matter what our politics are, we should agree on this.
@jimstewartson
@USArmy
I learned Putin is backing the NAR and other Christian nationalist organizations. Might have something to do with why Mike Flynn supports Russia.
#arrrestMikeFlynn
@MichaelEMann
@Stanford
This is absolutely the top priority right now. Nothing else can be done until disinformation is addressed, it's already made such a huge impact. I take it you've seen this?
@jentaub
We need campaign finance reform. R's outspent D's more than 4 to 1 in Florida and our D turnout shows it. Agree that outright election denial is now not a winning strategy but they will adapt and continue to whittle away rights and increase the income gap.
@jimstewartson
@JoeBiden
Yes , I agree. I will also vote for Biden but much work remains even if he wins by a landslide. Rooting out the corruption and ineptitude from the government will be difficult and requires serious improvements in voter education.
@KHayhoe
Our contributions at an individual level aren't making a whole lot of difference. I have been driving a small fuel efficient low emissions vehicle for decades while everyone else moves to larger vehicles. Companies and governments are not taking the issue seriously enough.
@jennycohn1
China is going to eat our lunch. We will fall so far behind in Science and Math because of this that America will not be competitive anymore. China graduates more honors students in STEM than we have total students in STEM. Thanks again Jenny for your reporting.
@jennycohn1
@TheJusticeDept
This is the kind of stuff that makes me think our fight is far from being over. Also this makes me believe that fighting to return Florida to a swing state is a worthwhile cause.
@sarahkendzior
Of course! The drain of finances from the cities in the Midwest is plain for anyone to see. My sister has consumed a lot of disinformation and thinks Trump is the best choice. I think starting with your first book will avoid the worst controversy and convince her to read the next
@Scott_Maxwell
It seems to be well known in New York by the CBP officers at the airport. I was confused flying back from Europe when my Florida license didn't scan, and they asked me if I had something else. I used my passport. They said Florida licenses have problems. This was two weeks ago.
@RossKneeDeep
Isn't that Mrs. Cravatts snooping into Darren and Samantha's house on the sitcom 'Bewitched'? I'm surprised I remember this, I feel I can't remember enough things and then I remember something like this...
Underneath every problem we’re experiencing is a shadow oligarchy of psychopaths seizing the opportunity we handed them to deal a death blow to the woke concept of democracy.
Reagan did a deal with the Ayatollah to seize power & started us down our long slide to serfdom. Watch.
Some of my compatriots may not agree with Prof Mann on where we are regarding the severity of climate change, but we need to put our differences aside and work together.
@jimstewartson
Good advice, thanks! I've read a book titled "The True Believer " by Eric Hoffer. It explored the reasons people were vulnerable to mass movements. I highly recommend it.
@MarkCranfield_
I don't understand why this is even considered climate denial. Personally, I have accepted that we are locked in and am preparing for what is to come. But if they insist on rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic, I am not going to waste energy trying to stop them.
@jimstewartson
Hey Jim, I think
@jennycohn1
and maybe
@davetroy
understand what is going on to some extent? Not sure anyone is listening to them either though....
I think this might be significant.
They are making a good point that the discourse in many cases is not constructive. The name-calling was started by MAGA and changing their minds requires real engagement.
@jennycohn1
I wish the MSM did a better job of informing the public about all these far-right wing groups. There is nothing moderate about the Republicans in Florida and I like to think if more people knew about their associations they would lose support. Thanks for all you do!